Plug-in-hybrid

Plug-in hybrid

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) combine the benefits of two drive technologies. While internal combustion engines offer long range, electric motors provide an alternative for locally emission-free driving on most day-to-day routes. In addition, in a PHEV, the electric drive supports the combustion engine in under partial load and contributes additional boost for faster acceleration. In designing its PHEV models, Audi is pursuing several goals: long and frequent stretches of electric driving, low overall energy consumption, simple charging management, and high suitability for everyday use.

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Audi A8 L
Models
02/02/2022

Sharpened design and innovative technologies for the flagship: the enhanced Audi A8

(Full text version) With sharpened design, particularly in the front and rear, and innovative technologies, Audi is ensuring the increased presence and sporty elegance of the A8. For that reason, the company with the four rings is even more intensively working out the confident and progressive character of the active luxury sedan. The new high-end headlights and taillights inspire with innovative functions and form the apex of the A8’s established technology portfolio. The flagship of the brand thereby creates a contemporary and user-oriented experience – whether for passengers or drivers.
Efficiency – charging comfort – everyday usability: the plug-in hybrids from Audi
Audi MediaCenter
12/17/2020

Efficiency – charging comfort – everyday usability: the plug-in hybrids from Audi

Audi is rapidly expanding its range of plug-in hybrid models. The latest models of the A3 Sportback, Q3, and Q3 Sportback, as well as the Q8 complement the portfolio in the compact segment and full-size class. Their common strengths are a confident driving experience, straightforward charging management, and great everyday usability. These three strengths make up the fundamental target triangle in the development work for the plug-in hybrid models at Audi.
Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e
Audi MediaCenter
12/07/2020

Compact hybrid with 245 PS system output: The Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e

Audi continues its electrification campaign in the compact class: Presales of the A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e will start in Germany this week. The brand with the four rings is thereby complementing the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e with a sporty model that has more power and more extensive equipment. Its plug-in hybrid drive has a system output of 180 kW (245 PS) and 400 Nm (295.0 lb-ft) of system torque.
Audi Q8 60 TFSI e quattro
Technology
10/13/2020

Plug-in hybrid rounds off Q8 product line: The Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro

Electric range of up to 59 kilometers (36.7 mi) in the NEDC (47 kilometers (29.2 mi) in the WLTP cycle), a sporty character, and great everyday usability: Audi is presenting the Q8 with plug-in hybrid drive. The new model closes the last gap in the Q8 range and provides an innovative combination of efficiency and power. The SUV Coupé is available in two performance versions. The Q8 55 TFSI e quattro achieves a system output of 280 kW (381 PS). The Q8 60 TFSI e quattro even achieves a system output of 340 kW (462 PS).
Audi Q5 TFSI e
Technology
09/11/2020

Locally emission-free, efficient and fit for daily driving: Audi’s formula for plug-in hybrids

A conventional internal combustion engine or a fully electric powertrain? There is a third answer to this fundamental question of modern mobility: PHEV – a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or in short: a plug-in hybrid. The combination of a conventional internal combustion engine (IC engine) and an electric motor supplied with energy from a lithium-ion battery at the rear of the vehicle enables locally emission-free driving and low overall consumption. An overview of the current Audi technologies and models.
Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro
Models
04/27/2020

Audi full-size station wagon now as a plug-in hybrid: the new A6 Avant TFSI e quattro

Beautiful station wagons are called Avant – and are now also electrically driven and have zero local emissions. Following the A6 Sedan, the Audi full-size station wagon is now entering the market as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The intelligent drive management with a predictive operating strategy enables the new Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro** to achieve a high electric range, low fuel consumption and dynamic performance. The Audi A6 Avant PHEV has a comprehensive range of standard equipment on board, including the S line exterior package, Audi virtual cockpit, Matrix LED headlights as well as sport suspension and sport seats.
Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro
Strategic topics
12/09/2019

Luxury, space and efficiency: The Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro

Step by step, Audi is putting its new electrified models on the road. Presales of the Q7 TFSI e quattro (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km*: 3.0–2.8; combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km*: 22.9–21.9; combined CO2 emissions in g/km*: 69–64) have just started in Germany and other European countries. The SUV, whose plug-in hybrid drive combines a three-liter V6 gasoline engine with a powerful electric motor, is available in two power levels. The top-of-the-line version offers a system output of 335 kW (456 PS) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of system torque (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km*: 3.0–2.8; combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km*: 22.9–22.2; combined CO2 emissions in g/km*: 69–64), while the second version delivers 280 kW (381 PS) and 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft) (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km*: 3.0–2.8; combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km*: 22.4–21.9; combined CO2 emissions in g/km*: 69–64).
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Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e PHEV with DC charging technology Animation
Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro – Plug-in hybrid technology – Animation
Animation: Audi Q5 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro – PHEV with predictive operating system
Animation: The Plug-in-Hybrid-Technology of the Audi A8 TFSI e quattro
Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e – System layout and driving modes – Animation
Animation: Audi Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI e – System layout and thermal management when charging
As of: 01/09/2024